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Epicpaths Compliance Engine: User Guide

Complete documentation on executing hybrid triage workflows, utilizing the Universal Standards Explorer, and generating statutory deliverables.

Before You Begin: Platform Scope & Limitations

The Epic Compliance Engine is a Consolidator and Helper for Accessibility Audits and Report Generation. It does not actively block bots, alter live server code, or automatically fix websites. While it translates consolidated audit data into defensible deliverables (VPATs, ACRs), its accuracy relies entirely on the knowledge, manual testing, and remediation execution of the practitioner using it.

Universal Explorer

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A read-only, unified compliance matrix for cross-referencing WCAG, Section 508, EN 301 549, and vendor testing alerts.

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Section I: The Universal Standards Explorer (Free Mode)

The Universal Standards Explorer is a free, read-only reference tool designed to map fragmented accessibility data into unified statutory requirements. It parses incoming vendor tokens and translates them into actionable engineering matrices.

A. The Search & Query Engine

The main search bar utilizes a custom token scrubbing engine to intercept and translate complex audit queries automatically.

  • Vendor Token Translation: You can paste raw automated scanner IDs directly into the search bar. The engine natively recognizes slugs from Axe-Core (e.g., axe-heading-order) and WAVE.
  • Dynamic Logical Matching: The engine automatically pivots between AND/OR logic. If multiple distinct keywords are entered, it requires all terms to match (AND). If vendor-specific syntax or exact statutory numerics are detected, it broadens the net (OR) to capture overlapping framework rules.
  • Statutory Normalization: Entering a global law tag (e.g., EN 301 549 or Section508) will isolate specific procurement clauses.

B. Framework Schemas & Filters

The Explorer aggregates six distinct accessibility databases. Use the primary dropdown selector to shift the engine's focus:

  • WCAG 2.2 Conformance: Filters the grid by Level A, AA, or AAA success criteria and core W3C principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust).
  • Section 508 & EN 301 549: Shifts the viewport to display United States Federal and European Union ICT procurement standards, filtered by hardware/software chapters.
  • WCAG 3.0 (Project Silver): Previews the upcoming W3C functional outcomes and scoring metrics.
  • Advisory Registry: Isolates heuristic usability flags, including Axe best practices, WAVE alerts, and Lighthouse PageSpeed warnings.

C. Anatomy of a Matrix Row

Every generated row in the matrix is heavily augmented with contextual metadata to assist in rapid remediation.

  • Human Impact Scope Pills: Each criterion displays visual icon pills indicating the specific impairment domains (Visual, Motor, Cognitive, Auditory, Speech, Photosensitivity) impacted by a failure.
  • Statutory Overlap Maps: When viewing WCAG criteria, the "Overlap Maps" column explicitly lists which specific clauses in EN 301 549 and Section 508 share identical technical requirements.
  • The Practitioner Playbook: Clicking "View Practitioner Testing Playbook" expands a hidden drawer. This drawer provides step-by-step instructions for manual screen reader verification, code-level DOM inspection targets, and recommended heuristic tools.